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as in to spray
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
sow the fields with maize in early spring, and the crop should be ready by late summer
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as in to breed
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a malicious neighbor who sowed within him nagging suspicions about his wife
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Recent Examples of sow
Then plant more and start over, or, better yet, sow more seeds every few days to ensure a steady supply.
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ABC News, 12 May 2026
But in about 1989, the seeds of a new Muffler Man era were sown.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
How to Grow Cucumbers in Pots From Seed Cucumbers grow easily from seed directly sown, sprouting in three to ten days at temperatures of at least 60°F.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
But the past few weeks have showcased the bigger fruits being sowed under Vidosic and the club’s backing of him.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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ABC News, 12 May 2026
But in about 1989, the seeds of a new Muffler Man era were sown.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
How to Grow Cucumbers in Pots From Seed Cucumbers grow easily from seed directly sown, sprouting in three to ten days at temperatures of at least 60°F.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
But the past few weeks have showcased the bigger fruits being sowed under Vidosic and the club’s backing of him.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sow
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Video obtained by The Associated Press showed passengers on the tarmac donning similar suits and being sprayed down with disinfectant.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2026
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Maybe only spray around the perimeter of your house for ant problems.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Combined with soaring transport and fuel costs, which are essential for everything from running pumps and irrigation to harvesting rice and getting it to market, farmers may not be able to afford to plant the next season’s crop.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Griffin's dad eventually shot Reeves to prevent him from talking, so Tynan helped cover up the murder by planting the gun on the victim.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The game’s newest major champion represents a refreshing and unchanging sense of self, bred by memories like those back in Wolverhampton, England.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The sow will breed again and return to the gestation crate to bear another litter.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Cowboy hats, oversized belt buckles and Western boots dominated the arrivals for both men and women, while a few sprinkled in Vegas-worthy sparkle.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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And Crawford has been sprinkling in a secret catchphrase no one has caught on to yet.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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Additional employer or philanthropic initiatives aimed at seeding accounts could further increase early balances.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Mater Dei senior Gianna Kenrick, who is committed to Kentucky, is seeded first in the 11-dive girls meet.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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Here, guests can browse hula instruments, indigenous fishing tools, and pepper the super-knowledgeable staff with questions.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Becerra peppered his speech with bursts of Spanish.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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At the end of the day, folks just want to see the sport of college football put in the best possible spot moving forward, which includes the coaches who are competing for spots, like Clark Lea.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Functionality and convenience are key for makeup wearers like me who want to put in minimal effort but get maximal results.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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“Sow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sow. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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